Offbeat Reads for a Veteran Bookworm 小众不套路，多年书虫的粮草

1 金 The Grudge of the Golden House 金屋恨 Liu Jijiang柳寄江Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted At that moment, he turned and left without a care, letting the golden house he had promised to build for her in their youth slowly fall into ruin in both their hearts, then collapse with a crash; That month, looking at his daughter’s tender, adorable face, he suddenly realized that he would never again receive the bright, trusting smile she used to give him when she looked up at him; That year, she wandered through the mortal world, trying to escape, but in the end, there was nowhere to hide. Sh 0Votes105.8kRecs491.4kFans

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At that moment, he turned away indifferently, letting the golden house he had promised to build for her in his youth gradually wither and collapse in their hearts. That month, as he looked at his daughter's innocent and lovely face, he suddenly realized that he would never again receive the genuine, trusting, and bright smile from her when she looked up at him. That year, she wandered through the world, trying to escape, but ultimately couldn't avoid it. She helplessly discovered that she could never go back to the very beginning. That lifetime…our lifetime. When our hair turns white, we close our eyes and look back on our lives, all the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs, the anger and the grief, will be clearly visible. Only when those hidden threads in our lives surface will we realize the intricate connections and karmic bonds buried behind them. Have you ever heard the saying, "Once bitten by a snake, twice shy"? I truly don't not love you; it's just that no matter how hard I try, I can't convince myself of your love. Time flows like water, perhaps it can dilute resentment and pain, but how can a heart that has been hurt openly and receptively be close to the person who hurt it? Perhaps the seeds I sowed were destined to bear fruit I could not bear. There are truly some things in this world that even the mighty imperial power cannot force. Though I don't say it, I truly regret it—regret letting you out of my sight, regret missing your vibrant, flourishing years.

2 美 The Beauty’s Legal Strategy 美人谋律 Willows Darken, Flowers Blur柳暗花溟Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Watch as a modern female lawyer is reborn as a woman who argues cases in ancient times. Though she has no money or power and faces discrimination, she’s cunning, silver-tongued, and quick-witted enough to build a fortune. (66’s supergroup: 72189398. To join, answer with the male supporting character from any of 66’s books.) 0Votes442.1kRecs135.5kFans

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Watch as a modern female lawyer is reborn as an ancient female litigator. Although she is penniless, powerless, and discriminated against, she is resourceful, eloquent, and quick-witted, which helps her make a fortune. (66's Super Group, 72189398. Entry question: Male supporting character from any of 66's books)

3 媚 Captivating the Lords 媚公卿 Lin Jiacheng林家成Ancient Romance840k WordsCompleted She insisted on marrying him, and in the end, burned herself to death. Reborn in the Wei-Jin era, where family status and personal honor rule, she rises from humble beginnings, armed with schemes and ambition… 1Votes200.5kRecs366.3kFans

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She insisted on marrying him and ultimately died by self-immolation. Reborn into the Wei-Jin era, a time that valued social standing and family hierarchy, she rose from humble beginnings, harboring cunning and ambition...